Welcome to the LINK Network
What is LINK
LINK is a network of organisations co-funded by the EU lifelong learning program that works in the area of disability and higher education and was established in 2008.
What does it do?
The objective of the network is to share knowledge, best practice and experience with the aim of raising the quality of service for third level students with disabilities across Europe
The network should then contribute towards a more uniform approach to the experience of students with disabilities participating in higher education across Europe
Over the life of the initial 3 year funding, the network will hold six themed seminars where expert speakers from the host country and across Europe will give their insights on
different aspects of the selected theme. Theses seminars are open to the sector and it is hoped that professionals who attend leave with a rounded pan European view of the best
practices and approaches regarding the theme in question. These themes range from Inclusive Teaching and Learning, to Reasonable Adjustments, to the Importance of the Student
Voice amongst others. After each seminar, an output relating to the seminar is created based on both the knowledge within the network and the contributions of the speakers and
attendees of the seminar as well as researched material.
Who manages the network?
The network is co-ordinated by the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability (AHEAD, based in Ireland) and is currently made up of partner organisations from six EU countries, all of which share the objective of promoting full access to and participation in further and higher education for students with disabilities.
Find out more about our current partnersI think I could contribute and also benefit can I get involved?
The network is aiming to expand in the coming months and years, so if you would like to join and you feel your organisation fits the bill, don't hesitate to contact us.
What are the benefits for members?
- Invitations to themed LINK conferences with high quality speakers from across Europe
- Access to LINK products and conference materials
- Access to the LINK website and the materials on it
- The opportunity to share best practices with like minded people
- A chance to troubleshoot and discuss difficulties with other organisations
- Access to the knowledge, experience and materials of other LINK members
Is there a working language?
The working language of the network is English. This is to prevent large amounts of money being spent on translation and other costs associated with transnational meetings.
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